The Medical Writing Insider series| Episode 5 | MBBS to Medical communications | Dr. Lakshmi Vaswani

If you're trying to build a career in medical writing, scientific communication, medico-marketing, or healthcare content creation, this video is for you. In this series of sessions, we chat with professionals working in the medical writing and medical communications space to understand how the field works, insights and challenges from their experiences, and take a sneak peek into their professional journeys. In the 5th episode of the Medical Writing Insider series, we are joined by Dr. Lakshmi Vaswani. She is a doctor (pathologist) who has successfully transitioned into the field of medical communications and healthcare marketing. Connect with Dr. Lakshmi here.   / dr-lakshmi-vaswani-baa0a1148   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY WORKSHOPS ✍️ Beginner's Workshop on Medical & Health Writing- https://docs.google.co...​ 🚀 Advanced Medical Writing Workshop-https://topmate.io/satabdi_saha/2155390 🎯 The Kickstarter package , 1:1 Mentoring & Portfolio Guidance →https://topmate.io/sat...​ The Career Reinvention program for HCPs (launching soon) CONNECT WITH ME 💼 For collaborations, service enquiries, and workshop details, connect with me on LinkedIn →   / dr-satabdi-saha-mds   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time stamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the Medical Writing Insider Series 0:14 - Meet Dr. Lakshmi Vaswani: Pathologist turned Medical Communicator 1:11 - What is Medical Communications? (The Industry Umbrella) 3:39 - Technical vs. Creative Medical Writing 5:08 - Why Dr. Lakshmi switched from clinical practice after 15 years 6:26 - Finding a creative outlet in a traditional medical setting 7:28 - Transitioning to freelance digital marketing during COVID-19 8:58 - Can Medical Writing be a full-fledged career in 2026? 11:32 - The impact of AI on the medical writing industry 13:16 - The importance of upskilling in the age of AI 14:26 - Dr. Lakshmi's craziest project: Gamifying a medical conference 18:02 - Best platforms to find opportunities (LinkedIn, Fiverr, Upwork) 19:39 - Building a portfolio and handling client feedback 22:20 - The power of networking for freelancers 24:07 - Training AIs and the future of storytelling 26:42 - Final advice for aspiring creators: Consume the right content 29:10 - Can creativity be learned? (The "Creativity Muscle") 31:02 - Conclusion and how to connect with Dr. Lakshmi #medicalwriting #scientificwriting #medicalcommunications #freelancemedicalwriter #healthcarecareers #sciencecommunication #medicomarketing #medicalwriter #nonclinicalcareers